Lake effect snow is nothing new for people in upstate New York, but a recent storm has many documenting the snow drifts to share with future generations, because they say this is something no one has seen before.Maureen Whelan shared a picture of her family's cabin on Facebook showing the effects of the storm. Heavy winds blew ice up against the house, nearly swallowing it whole. Whelan said she was able to get into the house through a back door, and for now there is no water damage. She's worried that will change once the snow and ice starts melting.

PULASKI, N.Y. —

Lake effect snow is nothing new for people in upstate New York, but a recent storm has many documenting the snow drifts to share with future generations, because they say this is something no one has seen before.

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Maureen Whelan shared a picture of her family's cabin on Facebook showing the effects of the storm. Heavy winds blew ice up against the house, nearly swallowing it whole.

Whelan said she was able to get into the house through a back door, and for now there is no water damage. She's worried that will change once the snow and ice starts melting.